Bio

Jack Himes’ love for rodeo began at an early age as he started riding and participating in numerous junior rodeos as he prepared for his future in the profession. Although he hails from Colorado, Himes became a true Texan in 1970 when he married Terry Lewis and moved to Big Spring. 

 He began his pro rodeo career as a Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association (PRCA) Bareback and Bull rider. In 1972, he set a world record by scoring 95 points on the bull “00” at the New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo in Albuquerque, New Mexico. That record stood for the highest PRCA score for several years after. Although his pro career was coming along nicely, Himes was recruited by Byron Hedges to join the Howard College Rodeo team in 1974. 

 Not only did Himes compete as a student for the Hawks, he also stepped into the role of Rodeo Coach in 1975. During his time with the Hawks, he competed in the Southwest Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) for 3 years and qualified for the finals for every year of competition. 

 Jack was a tough competitor and worked continuously on perfecting his craft. In 1975, Jack brought the NIRA Bull Riding Championship title back home to Big Spring and in 1975-76, qualified for the NIRA Finals in Calf Roping. Then in 1977, he won the NIRA Bareback Riding Championship, firmly solidifying his name in Howard College Rodeo history. 

 Working as a coach and being on the team had its special moments for Himes, including the time his teammates played a joke on him by entering him in a calf roping competition. Much to their surprise, Himes won the event. This made him eligible to compete in yet another event at the NIRA finals where he not only competed but also placed in the average!

As if his college rodeo accolades weren’t enough, Himes was named the PRCA Lone Star Circuit Reserve All Around Champion and Reserve Bareback Champion that same year. 

 After retiring from formal competition and hanging up his ropes and spurs, Jack has remained in Big Spring where he owns Shroyer Motor Company, the GMC dealership in Big Spring. He and his wife Terry live on a ranch between Gail and Post, Tx. He has two daughters, Elana Himes Scott and Jana Himes.